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159 Grand Street, Brooklyn, NY 11249 - Property report

Also known as: 159 Grand St

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Property type

Primarily Two Family with One Store or Office (S2)

Year built

1900

Lot sq. ft.

1,554

General information

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Address
Primary address
159 Grand Street
ZIP code
11249
Neighborhood
Williamsburg
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
02380-0030

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Building
Property type
Primarily Two Family with One Store or Office (S2)
Building sq. ft.
3,150
Building dimensions
21 ft x 50 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
3
Year built
1900
Building material
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$4,521
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
2
Residential sq. ft.
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
21 ft x 74 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,554

Area overview

Walk score
99 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
95 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
14
Community district
1
Closest police station
0.93 Miles
Closest fire station
0.10 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 159 Grand Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 159 Grand Street, Brooklyn, NY 11249

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
07/23/2024 - R UCC3 Termination
(2024070300365007)		 XXXXXXX XXX X XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXX
07/23/2024 - R
06/18/2024 - D		 Agreement
(2024070300365004)		 XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
07/23/2024 - R
06/18/2024 - D		 Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2024070300365003)		 XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
07/23/2024 - R
06/18/2024 - D		 Mortgage
(2024070300365002)		 XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
07/23/2024 - R
06/05/2024 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2024070300365001)		 X X XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX X X XX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
07/23/2024 - R
04/15/2024 - D		 Termination of Assign of L&R
(2024070300365006)		 XXXXXXX XXX X XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXX
07/23/2024 - R
04/15/2024 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2024070300365005)		 XXXXXXX XXX X XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXX
02/29/2024 - D
02/29/2024 - R		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2024022900689001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX X X XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
09/22/2023 - R
09/08/2023 - D		 Mortgage
(2023091800965001)		 XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
07/18/2023 - R Initial UCC1
(2023071200056004)		 XXXXXXX XXX X XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 159 Grand Street, Brooklyn, NY

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$4,521
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$3,501,000
Assessed value
$210,060

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Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Taxable amount Tax rate Base tax Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025/26 $2,919,000 $175,140 $21,498 19.843% $4,266 $4,266 -1.20%
2024/25 $2,718,000 $163,080 $21,497 20.085% $4,318 $4,318 +0.78%
2023/24 $2,402,000 $144,120 $21,331 20.085% $4,284 $4,284 +4.82%
2022/23 $1,886,000 $113,160 $20,125 20.309% $4,087 $4,087 +7.81%
2021/22 $1,615,000 $96,900 $18,988 19.963% $3,791 $3,791 +0.55%
2020/21 $1,022,000 $61,320 $17,915 21.045% $3,770 $3,770 -0.57%
2019/20 $889,000 $53,340 $17,914 21.167% $3,792 $3,792 +1.97%
2018/19 $741,000 $44,460 $17,776 20.919% $3,719 $3,719 +8.77%
2017/18 $691,000 $41,460 $16,771 20.385% $3,419 $3,419 +8.08%
2016/17 $576,000 $34,560 $15,823 19.991% $3,163 $3,163 +8.36%
Permits

Permit information for 159 Grand Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
08/27/2024 Alteration
01/11/2021 Alteration
08/24/2020 Alteration
08/24/2020 Alteration
06/30/2020 Alteration type 2

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Violations

DOB Violations

Violation ID Issue date Type Status
06/30/2023 Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
11/25/2020 C-construction
11/25/2020 C-construction

*Most recent DOB violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

Brooklyn commercial market stats

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Q2 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$533

1.5% Y-o-Y

Q1 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$471

-8.9% Y-o-Y

2025 median price/sq. ft.

$523

5.2% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

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FEMA flood zones
X

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
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Subway & traffic

Closest station
Bedford Ave & N 7th St at SE Corner
Station lines
L
Distance (miles)
0.284
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Neighbors for 159 Grand Street, Brooklyn, NY

138 N 1st St, Brooklyn 151 Grand St, Brooklyn 145 Grand St, Brooklyn 135 Grand St, Brooklyn 171 Grand St, Brooklyn 132 N 1st St, Brooklyn 128 N 1st St, Brooklyn 155 Grand St, Brooklyn 153 Grand St, Brooklyn 143 Grand St, Brooklyn 141 Grand St, Brooklyn 163 Grand St, Brooklyn 167 Grand St, Brooklyn 147 Grand St, Brooklyn 133 Grand St, Brooklyn 161 Grand St, Brooklyn 280 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn 265 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn 136 N 1st St, Brooklyn 130 N 1st St, Brooklyn

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 159 Grand Street, Brooklyn, NY 11249?

The development at 159 Grand Street, Brooklyn, NY 11249 was built in 1900.

What is the market value of 159 Grand Street, Brooklyn, NY 11249?

The current market value of 159 Grand Street, Brooklyn, NY 11249 is $3,501,000.

What is the total square footage of 159 Grand Street, Brooklyn, NY 11249?

159 Grand Street, Brooklyn, NY 11249 has a total of 3,150 square feet.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

The number of commercial spaces in this building is 1.

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